Howard Township, Howard County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Howard Township, Howard County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Howard Township, Howard County and Howard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Howard County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 388 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Indiana
Howard County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Howard County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Howard County at a glance: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Howard County has recorded 388 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Howard Township, Howard County since 2015; patterns below come from Howard County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Howard is US-35, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-31N (2), Us- 35 (2) and CR-300 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Howard Township, Howard County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Howard County.
- Look at alternatives to US-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- With 13.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 3 |
| US-31N | 2 |
| Us- 35 | 2 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| Phillips St | 1 |
| SR-19S | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-35N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 23 |
| US-31 | 20 |
| US-31N | 19 |
| SR-26E | 17 |
| SR-26W | 11 |
| SR-26 | 10 |
| SR-931 | 8 |
| SR-22 | 7 |
Howard Township, Howard County at a glance
| Population | 2,395 |
| Land area | 29.7 sq mi |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46901) | $60,495 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46901) | $139,539 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 32 | +53% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 33 | +5% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 30 | -9% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Howard Township, Howard County
How common are truck crashes in Howard Township, Howard County?
Howard County has had 388 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Howard Township, Howard County?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Howard since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Howard Township, Howard County?
Truck crashes in Howard County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Howard Township, Howard County?
Since 2015, Howard County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Howard Township, Howard County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Howard County has 39.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Howard Township, Howard County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.